Power of Narrative in Early Childhood

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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Across millennia, humans have told stories to entertain, to share information, and pass on cultures and traditions. Stories are so integral in our lives that their significance can go unrecognised. This book examines the role of narrative in human experience and emphasises its profound impact for young children.Building on work of seminal theorists, the volume looks beyond the stories young children encounter in books and explores narrative in many rich and vibrant forms in different contexts. Contributions from international researchers and authors, whose work has advanced understandings of narrative and its influence on children and society, are included. It invites the reader to consider:What can be learnt about children when we closely observe their narrative play.The kinds of narratives children construct.The diverse ways narrative emerges in children’s play, drawing and emergent writing.The role of objects and materials in children’s narratives.The ways narrative is stimulated by and imbued with the senses.The significance of the moving, feeling, sensing body in narrative play.The role of narrative in promoting social justice and wellbeing.This is a definitive reference work for all practitioners, teachers, researchers and students interested in the power of story and narrative in early childhood education.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-11-27
Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor216
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781041099444

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Karen Daniels is Associate Professor of Early Literacies at Sheffield Hallam University. Karen began her career as a primary and early years teacher and moved into higher education in 2010. Her current research involves exploring the relationships between embodied meaning making and young children’s emerging literacy practices.Lucy Rodriguez Leon is a Senior Lecturer in Education (Early Childhood) at the Open University in the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies. Lucy’s research explores the ways in which young children engage with the multitude of written and multimodal texts they encounter before beginning formal education.

1. Introduction: Understanding the Significance of Narrative 2. Consuming and Producing Narrative in Early Childhood: Multimodal and Multimedia Stories 3. Sensory Aspects of Children’s Stories 4. Young Children Create Personal Stories Every Day 5. Bringing Things to Life: The Emergence of Anthropomorphism in Young Children’s Narrative Play 6. Promoting Social Justice and Equity Through Stories 7. Story and Wellbeing 9. Critical Posthuman Perspectives on ‘Suitable’ Stories 10. Nurturing Children’s Narrative Confidence Through a Storyplay Approach in South Africa 11. Early Authoring 12. Conclusion and Reflections for Practice and Research

‘This rich and inspiring reminder of the power of narrative in early childhood significantly advances the field. The contributors document the multimodal nature of children’s stories, their agency, remixing of new media, as well as their deep affective and embodied engagement. These are tales worth telling, offering scholars and practitioners alike, new insights into children’s need for narrative and revealing its empowering potential. An unmissable collection.’Professor Teresa Cremin, CBE, The Open University, UK